Drug And Alcohol Treatment, Getting Started

<h1>Drug And Alcohol Treatment, Getting Started</h1>

<p align=right>by Bill Urell</p>

<div align=justify>Drug addiction treatment is available to assist any individual with an addiction or substance use problem. Each treatment is based on the unique needs of that person so that they can learn to control their addiction and start living life with freedom and happiness. Let's start with these suggestions: Acknowledge that the real problem is your use of drugs and/or alcohol. This first step may be the the most difficult part of the whole process. Tell someone close to you that there is a problem with drugs and now wish to seek chemical dependency treatment. Those closest to you can support you through this decision. Chances are you have not been hiding the problem and they will jump at the chance to support you. Be truthful about the extent of the problem and state what steps you are willing to take. If your family cannot help you, try a close friend. You may also choose to call your local addiction help resource center. There is always someone who will answer your questions about getting started. Second, there are teratment resources available for alcohol and drug problems. Search for the most appropriate facility in your city or state. There are inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as individual counselors. The social worker available at the facility will be able to advise you of the best help available for your individual needs|It is very important to get matched up to the appropriate type of treatment for your needs|A professional can point you to the most appropriate type of treatment and facility for your case}. Find a counselor who specializes in addiction treatment and set up a consultation. Sometimes it is easier for people to speak with a therapist than anyone else| Oftentimes ir is easier to speak one on one than to go to a facility|It may be easier to start in individual therapy and be open to fifferent treatment options if suggested}. Counselors are on your side, it is not you against them. It is very important that the person you seek has specialized training in addictions. Most often doctors and psychologists do not. Remember that the most difficult part of getting help for addiction is in admitting that you have a problem to begin with. Once that is done, there are many people who are willing to help you with your beginnings in recovery, but the first step is deciding to help yourself. </div>

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